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Add 96/40 and 64/30

1^st number: 2 16/40, 2^nd number: 2 4/30

96/40 + 64/30 is 68/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   96/40 = 96 × 3/40 × 3 = 288/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   64/30 = 64 × 4/30 × 4 = 256/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/120 + 256/120 = 288 + 256/120 = 544/120
5. 544/120 simplified gives 68/15
6. So, 96/40 + 64/30 = 68/15
   In mixed form: 48/15

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